GoKawiilNew Mexico court orders Meta to pay $25 billion over Facebook privacy deception claims
A court has ruled against Meta, ordering it to pay New Mexico $25 billion after finding the company misled users about how their personal data on Facebook was handled. The judgment stems from a state lawsuit alleging Meta's privacy practices deceived consumers.
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A penalty of this size, if upheld, would be among the largest privacy-related judgments against a tech company and could embolden other states to pursue similar claims. It also signals growing legal risk for platforms whose data practices diverge from what they tell users, which may pressure Meta to revise its privacy disclosures and policies.
- Meta faces a $25 billion penalty tied to Facebook privacy practices in New Mexico
- The ruling centers on allegations of deceiving users about data handling
- The outcome could influence other states considering similar privacy litigation
Source: yro.slashdot.org, 2026-10-21
Published there as: “Meta Ordered to Pay New Mexico $25 Billion for Deceiving Users About Privacy On Facebook”
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